Ubuntu Wellness is ecstatic to have aced Renate now offering a premium Energy Movement Membership
to our clients starting in February...there isnt a better way to stay
well than with the time-honoured traditions of Tai Chi and Qi-gong! Renate Jacobs, one of South Africa's leading instructors, is available for group training sessions for Ubuntu Movement Members and also private sessions for Tai Chi and Qigong healing.
What is Tai Chi?
It is practiced by about 20 percent of the world’s population and
is fast becoming the most popular exercise in the world today. Tai Chi
is now also practiced in businesses, hospitals, and schools everywhere.
Tai Chi is not only a valuable tool for improving health, it is a
powerful business tool as well. Companies see that Tai Chi improves
productivity by helping employees to be happy, relaxed and creative.
Tai Chi differs from most martial arts in that people of all ages can
practice it. Many people with disabilities and ailments practice Tai Chi
as therapy. No one is restricted from practicing Tai Chi, and yet Tai
Chi can benefit the fittest athlete, just as much as it benefits the
elderly. Places are limited so why not give yourself this wonderful gift
and become a member now.
Tai Chi – the benefits
Tai Chi is often called meditation in motion. It’s deep, natural
breathing, the twisting, spiraling, stretching, relaxing movements help
to massage internal organs and balance the body’s energies. With
improved circulation and a relaxed yet alert body posture and attitude,
the natural healing energy of the body is enhanced.
Tai Chi has been practiced in China for centuries. With regular
training, it is an effective exercise for health and well being. Tai Chi
discipline:
• Uses gentle, circular motions which tone muscles without straining;
• Improves balance and promotes correct body posture;
• Easy to learn;
• Improved blood pressure and increases cardio-vascular activity;
• Does not require any special equipment;
• Is suitable for almost anyone. Beneficial especially for stressrelease, arthritis and posture imbalances and pregnancy;
• Improves coordination, improves flexibility and suppleness;
• Improves digestion, circulation and metabolism; strengthens the immune system;
• Assists mental well-being through meditative forms.
International Tai Chi Society
Tai Chi Master, Edward Jardine (Liao Shing Pang) is the president of the
International Tai Chi Society, the oldest Tai Chi school in South
Africa, with branches locally and in Mauritius, Greece, the UK, USA,
Canada and Finland. He has practiced Tai Chi for close on 40 years and
has studied with Tai Chi masters in China and in Taiwan.
The standard of the International Tai Chi Society is equivalent to that
of China and Taiwan. Edward Jardine is often invited to Europe and
America to conduct Tai Chi workshops.The International Tai Chi Society
teaches the Yang style of Tai Chi. This is the most popular style of Tai
Chi due to its big, gentle, graceful, even flow of movements and its
philosophy on peace and harmony.
What is Qigong?
Qigong exercise combines breathing techniques, simple body movements and
mental imagery to engage concentration and relaxation. Qigong exercises
forms an integral part of tai chi training and the International Tai
Chi Society teaches these exercises during classes.
Ubuntu Movement Membership 2012
WEEKLY TRAINING SCHEDULE
TAI CHI: (60 min class) - Every Tuesday 1-2pm and Friday 9-10am
QI-GONG: (45 min class) - Friday 8.15-9am
Cost: R600 for a monthly Ubuntu Energy Movement Membership*
Venue: Under the Ubuntu Tree or inside the conference room, Medi-Spa, 99 Kloof Street
To Register: Email or Call 0214261156 to become a member
* Become a Member! - Membership includes the following benefits:
• Up to 12 classes at Ubuntu Medi-Spa and many more at the School
• Membership of International Tai Chi Society & Quarterly Newsletter
• Invitation to events (Tai chi on the beach or Kirstenbosch, Cooking class etc)
• Invitation to our annual Tai Chi Workshop – hosted by Sifu Edward Jardine ( May)
• Instruction of tai chi chuan & qigong;
• Some notes on tai chi, qigong and sword forms;
• Free access to additional weekly evening classes at Jan Van Riebeeck Jnr School:
• Every Monday & Wednesday from 18h30 – 19h45 (free parking at school)
• 10% discounts at Ubuntu Wellness Spa
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